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The healing properties of herbs have been known for thousands of years, yet for many of us these qualities are a mystery. Now with this handy-sized book, boasting fact-fi lled profi les of more than 100 different herbs, you will fi nd a wealth of inspiring ways to incorporate herbs into your daily life. Discover how to make tinctures, tisanes, ointments and poultices, and learn the best ways to apply them to enhance your well-being – be it to soothe an anxious mind, heal a wound, or aid digestion. Find out about the different holistic uses of herbs, how to grow them and how to use them creatively to make a fragrant haven of your home. Illustrated by one or more stunning full-colour photographs, each herb is presented within a carefully structured directory, grouped according to therapeutic qualities. Fascinating information is included about the herbs’ traditional and cultural uses, their various healing powers for physical and spiritual well-being, and how to grow, harvest and prepare them for therapeutic use. More than just a practical manual, The Essential Guide to Herbs is an inspirational reference guide that will enrich all areas of your life.

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